RE: ATM [long] Getting the smoothest mirror (no dog biscuit)

[<c_treptow@compusearch.com>]

Hi All

I have read thru this tread and have come to the conclusion that I have
some problems. I am polishing my 1st mirror, a 6" f9. I am having
problems keeping the grooves open, I feel this has to do with the
softness of the lap and I am working in my garage with is about 90
degrees now.

My lap is encrusted with ceo. 

Should I just add water until the ceo stops leaching off the lap? 

The lap seems to be sticking when the wet stars to dry up, I don't seem
to be getting good drag. I press after each wet, and rinse the mirror
after each wet. 

Looking at the mirror the center is polished out but the sides don't
seem to be progressing.

TIA Chris